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LR08 OTP

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,175 mi
Last recorded84,175 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 OTP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 84,175 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 81,922 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 80,792 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 78,219 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 75,850 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 75,818 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 74,909 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 72,834 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 72,802 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 68,187 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 67,362 miles

under trims fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 24 Jun 2016 63,380 miles

under trims fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,032 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,690 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 33,250 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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LR08 OTP is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 93,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR08 OTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR08 OTP?

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What year was LR08 OTP registered?

LR08 OTP is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is LR08 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 OTP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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